A bad haircut is the worst! I...MEAN...THE...WORST! It dampens your mood, your morning (as you try and salvage it) and you dread thinking about how long it is going to take to grow out into something else. Well, imagine that happening to a natural who has entrusted someone with her tresses even though she truly feared it would be a bad idea. Naturals tend to take care of their own hair … [Read more...]
Natural Hair Inspiration for Your Nuptials
One of our favorite eclectic and soulful songstresses, Solange, recently gathered among close family and friends to celebrate her nuptials. From the pictures that we have seen, it is obvious that love was abundant and in the air. The first thing that stood out in the photos was not that everyone was wearing white, it wasn’t the flawless dresses or pantsuit that she wore, or even her handsome … [Read more...]
How to Maintain Box Braids and Senegalese Twist
To be honest, I love protective styling. I hate dealing with the two different textures in my transitioning hair sometimes, and protective styles help me blend them while keeping my hands out of my hair. When I was a kid though, I literally had no idea how to keep my braids looking fresh. They would last about a week before starting to look fuzzy and old. Below are a few tips to to help braids and … [Read more...]
Fighting Frizz On Natural Hair
Frizz, frizzy hair, frizzy natural hair. This is a very common and quite annoying phenomenon that many (if not all) Naturals have battled at least once during their Natural hair journey. Whether you are a newbie or a veteran, frizz can be an issue and can create a bad hair day if you let it. I'm sure by now you know I've adopted the Curly Girl Method (CGM) by Lorraine Massey and even … [Read more...]